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LEGO Jurassic World is dinosaur sized fun
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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LEGO Jurassic World roars to life with dino-sized entertainment and puzzles for all ages, capturing the essence of the iconic film series.
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On-demand now available on TV screens with FreeviewPlus
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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Freeview launches new digital TV platform allowing users to view on-demand videos on their televisions. #FreeviewPlus.
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NZ's cyberbullying bill passes with huge party support
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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The Harmful Digital Communications Bill has passed its third and final reading in Parliament, with an overwhelming cross-party support.
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InternetNZ on Harmful Digital Communications Bill: education top priority
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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InternetNZ welcomes Harmful Digital Communications Bill, emphasizes need for education to deal with challenges online.
Safety
Police and schools - staying safe online
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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Partnerships between schools and police are crucial for the safety of students, says New Zealand Schools Trustees Association.
Salient eye
Salient Eye app catches Kapiti Coast thief
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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Salient Eye, a free Android home security app, has helped a family in Wellington catch an intruder trying to break into their home.
Nanogirl
And the Blake Leader Award goes to... Nanogirl
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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Dr Michelle Dickinson, otherwise known as ‘Nanogirl’, has been awarded a Blake Leader Award for outstanding leadership at a ceremony in Auckland.
Machins replace humans
No profession immune: Will machines replace you at work?
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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Automation looms as firms favour machines over people, challenging job security across all sectors, says Grant Thornton study.
Nz money
Spark to ComCom - why are Kiwis paying more for internet?
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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As 50,000 Kiwis demand lower internet costs, the Commerce Commission's new draft on wholesale line charges will reveal whether consumer pleas are heard.
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E-learning market gains momentum, driven by mobility
Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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The e-learning market is expected to grow consistently over the next four years, driven by the emergence of m-learning and evolving learning styles.
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New Zealand: Huawei's TalkBand B2 is here
Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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As the second generation of the TalkBand series, the B2 was created at Huawei’s Paris design centre and echoes the design of the Huawei P8 smartphone.
Women
We need more female tech role models
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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New Zealand needs to step up its game if it wants to compete with future industry demands, according the new principal of a leading private school.
Smartphone addiction
Are you addicted to your smartphone?
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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Suffering from nomophobia? A UK study suggests 66% of Brits might be, as we ponder our addiction to the ever-present smartphone.
Spark
Spark gets exclusive Sony Xperia M4 Aqua deal
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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Spark seizes sole UK rights to Sony's Xperia M4 Aqua, touting its stellar features at a competitive mid-range price.
Cyber bullying
Cyber bullying bill: Dark and sinister side to the internet
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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harmful digital communications act
Minister of Communications Amy Adams calls on Speaker of the House to prioritize Harmful Digital Communications Bill.
Review
Have a product that needs reviewing? We can help with that
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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Here at TechDay we have a team of reviewers who love playing with consumer technology, and we can help give your product some exposure.
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Batman: Arkham Knight is an epic end to the series
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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What Rocksteady Studios did with Batman video games is similar to how Christopher Nolan revitalized the Batman movies. Rocksteady Studios has crafted.
Epson
Hands-on review: Epson L455 Inkjet Printer, Copier & Scanner
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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printing
The Epson L455 is a capable and trustworthy Wi-Fi capable multifunction inkjet that makes full use of its Wi-Fi capabilities.
Gmai undo send
Claw back that email with Gmail Undo Send
Fri, 26th Jun 2015
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Gmail users rejoice: the Undo Send function is now a permanent feature of the popular email communication tool.
Need for speed
Need for speed: 100,000th customer signs on for UFB
Fri, 26th Jun 2015
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100,000 Kiwis are now onboard with UFB, with Amy Adams hailing the milestone as a huge achievement putting NZ ahead of similar international builds.